An Exvangelical Trans Woman Finds Comfort and Connection in Supernatural
By
Chrissy Stroop
The kind of bagel that ruins lesser bagels for you.
Summary
A personal narrative from an exvangelical trans woman about how she discovered and became obsessed with the TV show Supernatural. The article explores her journey away from evangelical Christianity, her gender identity, and how the horror genre—particularly the long-running series Supernatural—became a source of comfort, connection, and self-discovery. It reflects on themes of found family, religious trauma, and finding belonging in unexpected places.
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